Services for Small Business Affected by Disaster

As with all SBDC consulting services, there is no charge for the confidential
assistance provided by the SBDC in the aftermath of a disaster. Highly trained,
disaster-experienced SBDC advisors will assist with the following:

Completing SBA disaster loan applications

Finding information about available financial assistance
and claim filing

Filling out requests for loans, claims, and assistance forms

Helping re-create lost financial records, if necessary, to
document losses

Locating and setting up short-term and permanent replacement
facilities

Assessing environmental cleanup options

Developing an emergency response plan for the business

Strategic planning for rebuilding the business and marketing
to new potential customers

Identifying and addressing other issues of concern to affected
businesses

Developing a business continuity plan for response to potential
future disasters

Disaster Recovery Resources:

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SBA provides low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.

Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area.

The IRS offers video presentations on Planning for Disaster. These presentations discuss business continuity planning, insurance coverage, recording keeping and other tips to stay in business after a major disaster.

The IRS offers video presentations on Planning for Disaster. These presentations discuss business continuity planning, insurance coverage, recording keeping and other tips to stay in business after a major disaster.

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SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling the SBDC at least two weeks in advance.